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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Bertha Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 17
National Weather Service New Orleans LA  AL022026
952 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

LAZ097-231600-
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Lower Terrebonne-
952 AM CDT Thu Jul 23 2026

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* LOCATIONS AFFECTED
    - Chauvin
    - Dulac
    - Montegut

* WIND
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
        - Peak Wind Forecast: 15-25 mph with gusts to 30 mph

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Wind less than 39 mph
        - The wind threat has decreased from the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: The threat of hazardous wind has subsided.
        - PREPARE: Heed instructions from local officials when moving
          about. Avoid restricted areas.
        - ACT: Dial 9 1 1 if you have a life-threatening emergency.
          Practice safety when moving about.

    - REALIZED IMPACTS: Being Assessed
        - Little to no additional wind impacts expected. Community
          officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind
          impacts accordingly.

* STORM SURGE
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible
        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-2 feet
          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas
        - Window of concern: Around high tide

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm
      surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground
        - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Shelter against storm surge flooding greater than 1
          foot above ground.
        - PREPARE: All flood preparations should be complete. Expect
          flooding of low-lying roads and property.
        - ACT: Stay away from storm surge prone areas. Continue to
          follow the instructions of local officials.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding
        - Potential impacts from the main surge event are unfolding.

* FLOODING RAIN
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: No additional significant rainfall
          forecast

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Little or no
      potential for flooding rain
        - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
          the previous assessment.
        - PLAN: There is little or no potential for flooding rain.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations are needed to protect
          against flooding rain at this time.
        - ACT: Monitor for changes to the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from flooding rain.

* TORNADO
    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
        - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
          previous assessment.
        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
          with gusty winds may still occur.
        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
          tornado situation.
        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

* FOR MORE INFORMATION:
    - https://gohsep.la.gov/emergency

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